Ed and Sonja Corbin have been in full-time in ministry for over 50 years: first in Chicago, then in South Africa for 23 years, then in Missouri since 2012. They are speakers, mentors and children’s advocates. They founded a children’s ministry training center in South Africa called Jackson’s Ridge, and a 501C3 organization called Release the Children dedicated to African children. In 2016, God called Ed and Sonja back into full-time missionary work, and now they spend about 3 months each year ministering to the disadvantaged children of South Africa. The rest of their time is spent ministering as special speakers in churches across America. Read more about their overseas work at releasethechildren.com.

Ed has completed a library of Children’s Ministry Training Video’s that will assist those who are unable to attend their conferences in person. Ed has also completed the writing of a Bible College course book on Children’s Ministry, called the Children’s Ministry Practicum. This month, Ed and Sonja are in a conference where Sonja’s Toddler Sprouts program is featured.

Sonja and their daughter Cherisse have been in South Africa since the beginning of January producing teaching videos and training materials that will allow anyone who cares for children—no matter their background or experience—to confidently teach each lesson. Toddler Sprouts is a Bible curriculum for 2-3 year olds that uses interactive techniques and sensory-rich tools. The program has been implemented in several churches across the United States and in early childhood classrooms in South Africa, bringing laughter, learning, and faith to young children. Its seed was planted 50 years ago in a little town in Wyoming when Sonja worked in a neighborhood Bible club.

Prayer Requests:

- Pray for the launch of Sonja’s Pre-School curriculum for 2-3 year olds. South African team members are hand-making the teaching props.

- Pray for a great harvest of souls whenever they preach in the public schools. South Africa permits presentations to end with a sinners prayer.